Midwife
About the role
About the Role Provides antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, reproductive, obstetric and newborn care to protect the health of mothers and babies in accordance with Médecins Sans Frontières protocols. Responsibilities Provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care Provide family planning, obstetrical, neonatal, reproductive and comprehensive abortion care Manage cases involving sexual violence, reproductive tract infections and fistula care Implement MSF reproductive health and PMTCT protocols Conduct safe normal deliveries independently and assist with complicated deliveries Manage obstetric emergencies, identify cases requiring referral and ensure timely referrals Provide immediate newborn care and follow newborns from delivery until discharge Detect newborn abnormalities or infections and report them to the doctor Educate mothers and relatives about breastfeeding, vaccination and complications associated with harmful traditional practices Provide support in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit when required Screen and admit eligible women to the maternity waiting home Maintain hygiene, sterilization and universal precaution standards Clean and perform minor maintenance on biomedical equipment and report malfunctions Monitor and order maternity drugs and equipment and maintain pharmacy stock records Supervise the appropriate and rational use of medicines, facilities and obstetric materials Respect patient privacy and confidentiality Supervise admissions and hospitalization procedures Ensure patients receive required documents, including birth certificates and vaccination cards Organize the maternity ward and ensure proper handover of high-risk cases Participate in data collection, reporting and complete documentation of patient care Requirements Midwifery qualification or specialization Antenatal, delivery, postnatal and newborn care skills Ability to manage obstetric emergencies and complicated deliveries Neonatal Intensive Care Unit skills Knowledge of reproductive health, PMTCT and maternity care protocols Knowledge of hygiene, sterilization and aseptic techniques English communication skills Kiswahili communication skills Results-oriented, team-oriented, flexible and committed Service-oriented approach One check before you apply We compare your resume to this job description and show you what is missing. Check my fit How to apply Submit a motivation letter, updated CV and copies of relevant professional certificates with the subject "MIDWIFE". Physical applications in envelopes marked "MIDWIFE" may be delivered to the MSF Dar es Salaam Office (Uporoto Street, Plot No. 74, House No. 22, Ursino Estate, Victoria) or the MSF office in Liwale, Lindi Region. Email applications to: MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org Apply for this job Save for later About Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) provides medical assistance to people in crisis situations around the world, guided by principles of independence, neutrality, and impartiality, with a focus on emergency medical and humanitarian relief. Non-profit Organizations 10,001+ Employees Liwale, Lindi, Liwale, Lindi Actively Hiring Website: http://www.msf.org How to apply Submit a motivation letter, updated CV and copies of relevant professional certificates with the subject "MIDWIFE". Physical applications in envelopes marked "MIDWIFE" may be delivered to the MSF Dar es Salaam Office (Uporoto Street, Plot No. 74, House No. 22, Ursino Estate, Victoria) or the MSF office in Liwale, Lindi Region. Email applications to: MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org